Effective November 10, FAA issued 12 airport-specific NOTAMs temporarily prohibiting most general aviation and non-scheduled operations. The airports in question are among the 40 designated as High Impact Airports under the Emergency Order issued last week.
Restrictions were published as individual NOTAMs for the following affected airports, although the NOTAM language is identical:
Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) | Denver (DEN) | Boston Logan (BOS) | Houston Bush Intercontinental (IAH) | Atlanta (ATL) | John F. Kennedy (JFK) | Los Angeles (LAX) | Newark (EWR) | Phoenix (PHX) | Washington National (DCA) | Seattle-Tacoma (SEA).
Limited exceptions apply for:
• Based aircraft
• Emergency, medical, law enforcement, firefighting, or military operations
• Flights specifically authorized by the FAA
This week, NATA has been coordinating with our members and FAA leadership to assess the impacts on general aviation operations. FAA has communicated that full access to restricted airports will be restored once the Order is lifted. FAA also clarified that the Order does not impact international part 135 operations; operators of international flights should call the FAA Command Center number listed in the NOTAM to request clearance well in advance. In addition, all operators should continue to monitor airport conditions and adjust flight plans as able and needed.
NATA encourages members to plan proactively for all flights during this period—advise clients of potential delays, review NOTAMs thoroughly before each operation, and check back frequently as these NOTAMs are subject to change. The FAA has indicated it is closely monitoring compliance, and operators attempting to avoid the NOTAM requirements will be investigated.
NATA emphasizes compliance, cooperation, and safety as essential to supporting air traffic controllers and maintaining the integrity of the National Airspace System.
Reach out to NATA COO Hector Huezo at hhuezo@nata.aero with questions or concerns.
